Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to top

Your guide to all things Cape Cod & the Islands

EDITIONS CURRENTLY ON NEWSSTANDS

Presented By

Follow Cape Cod Life

Check out our new partner for expanded directory resources across New England.

Keep your head out of the sand!

Sign up to stay in touch with Cape Cod Life Publications!

Online Exclusive Content

Go beyond the pages of our publications and discover content you'll only find online. Featuring in-depth articles and behind the scenes stories.

The Latest Online Exclusive Content

A Celtic Fishing Legacy – Century Old Gear

If you walk down the Cape Cod Canal service road this month, don’t be surprised to see some happy Leprechauns celebrating St. Patrick’s Day while rock-hopping along the sloped banks of the big ditch. Just like most anglers, the legendary Celtic charmers are scouting for new hot spots and sharpening their hooks for the arrival of striped bass in the spring.   My great-grandfather loved to fish. I never knew him, but his daughter suggested that...

Free premium content

Editor's Choice

All capecodlife.com readers can enjoy FREE access to select premium articles hand-picked by our Cape Cod Life editorial staff.

More Free Access to Premium Content

A Peaceful Perch

Paul Craig is a man with a good eye for great things. As a young, “starving student” studying French and Psychology at UCLA in Los Angeles, he bought four paintings at a garage sale in nearby Santa Monica, for a total of $34 dollars. Cash. One he gave to a friend; the other three he kept and now they proudly hang in his East Sandwich home. They are by the artist Fritzi Brod, whose work...

Read the latest from Cape Cod LIFE

This Month's Free Featured Article

The Golden Hour

A bustling marina, a table set for friends, and a feast of fresh local seafood make for an unforgettable dinner party that says summer isn’t over yet.

Preview our Premium Content

A New Endeavor

On the decks of Nantucket’s Endeavor, Lisa and Tom Homand embark on a new journey together.

Beyond the Tea Party: Glass, Taxes, and the American Revolution

Sure, we know tea is a symbol of colonial resistance but learn how glass also played an important role in America’s quest for independence.

A Love Letter to Nantucket

The cherished island will always hold a special place in the hearts of one couple who vow to return every year.

Read the latest from Cape Cod HOME

This Month's Free Featured Article

A Life, Well-Aged

Winemaker Joseph Carr has chosen to call Cape Cod home. Step inside his Dennis residence and meet the man behind Josh Cellars.

Preview our Premium Content

An Inherited Sense of Home

Osterville’s Mark Germani’s home acknowledges its place in the family history, while also serving as backdrop for tomorrow’s memories.

Mastering the Trade: AZEK Exteriors & Mid-Cape Home Centers

A New Take on Tradition On Cape Cod, the most successful homes often strike a careful balance: they honor the…

Just the Wright Vision

Mullen Building and Remodeling and Mainstay Landscape team-up to create a home full of modern sensibilities.

Read the latest from Cape Cod ART

Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2026 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Ann Hart

Ann Hart has spent a lifetime observing the natural world, but not simply as a spectator. In her paintings, rabbits…

Artist Profile: David Hills

For more than two decades, photographer David Hills has documented a world that most Cape Cod residents glimpse only from…

Artist Profile: Jeanne O’Neil

As you move through your day—hurrying from work to the grocery store or out to meet friends—it’s easy to miss…

Artist Profile: Charles Wright

What do Larry Bird, Aly Raisman, and the late Marvin Hagler have in common? Of course, they all had deep…

Artist Profile: Elaine Tata

For Elaine Tata, painting has always been rooted in observation—but over time, what she sees has become less about precise…

Artist Profile: Simie Maryles

There is a certain kind of artist who arrives at Provincetown and immediately recognizes it as a place not just…

Read the latest from Cape Cod DOG

Hometown Heroes

Ollie and Star are all paws in when it comes to doing good in our community.

Retail Retrievers

Regional retailers share the joys of having pups on the payroll.

Doggie Influencers

Three insiders share their tips and tricks for making the most of your time on Cape Cod.

Travel Hounds

Hit the road with ease—these companies make traveling to the Cape & Islands an experience worth barking about.